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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,570.98, 127,747.77 and 50,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,570.98, 127,747.77 and 50,129.38 is: 69,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,570.98 : 127,747.77 = 50,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,570.98/127,747.77 = 50,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,570.98x = 127,747.77 × 50,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,570.98x = 6,403,916,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,916,506.48/92,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,178.45

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